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Texas Senate set to send private school voucher bill to Abbott's desk: 'Ready to sign'
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said that he’d urge the Texas Senate to accept the House version of the bill, instead of trying to ...
Texas school voucher-style plan on fast track after Patrick supports latest proposal
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants the Senate to accept the latest version of the school choice proposal that would create education ...
House OKs school vouchers, advances Abbott's signature legislation: 'Extraordinary victory'
The House approved a school voucher plan, clearing a hurdle that had stood in the way of a Gov. Greg Abbott priority. One ...
‘School choice’ vote shows Greg Abbott’s growing power in Texas Legislature
Gov. Greg Abbott's victory on "school choice" is not only a signature accomplishment for his political legacy, it cements him ...
School vouchers: How much could Texas families get from an Education Savings Account?
The Texas House voted 88–61 April 17 to approve a school voucher bill that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs).
Will school choice become law in Texas? Here's why top Republicans are confident.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday announced he would recommend the Senate accept House changes to SB 2, the controversial school ...
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In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks through by playing hardball
Early Wednesday evening in the Texas House, Rep. James Talarico made a last-ditch play to derail the chamber’s private school ...
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Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval
The lieutenant governor proposes that the Texas Senate adopt the House bill, which would eliminate a negotiation over the two ...
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Texas Poised to Create the Largest Voucher Program in the Country
The Texas House has approved a $1 billion school voucher program. It’s the latest victory for a school choice movement that’s ...
In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program
The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a ...
Lt. Gov. Patrick agrees to school voucher bill changes, clearing path to passage
Just a day after the Texas House of Representatives passed its historic school voucher-like legislation, allocating taxpayer ...
‘The consequences were dire’: Republican lawmaker alludes to political pressure over school choice vote
A Republican lawmaker says he is disappointed with outcome on school choice, even after voting to approve the bill. He tells his constituents the "consequences were dire" if he did not vote yes on the ...